Reliability Test Intern - Spacecraft Hardware (Summer 2027)

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Reliability Test Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan tests for satellite hardware and support test plan development based on design specs.

This onsite internship is designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university and offers hands-on experience with thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition, and reliability testing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Interest in hardware reliability and hands-on engineering.
• Onsite 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware.
• Support test plan and procedure development based on design specifications and mission profiles.
• Set up, operate, and monitor environmental test equipment including thermal chambers and vibration tables.
• Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling and vibration.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to identify failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets.
• Design test fixtures, setup instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Strong communication skills

Onsite 5 days per week

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

DAQ systems

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Reliability Test Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan tests for satellite hardware and support test plan development based on design specs.

This onsite internship is designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university and offers hands-on experience with thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition, and reliability testing.